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In a small bowl, combine the flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

In a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, sugar substitute and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.Yield: 16 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener and Land O'Lakes stick light butter. Look for Splenda in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

Originally published as Coconut-Cherry Cream Squares in Light & Tasty
August/September 2005, p44

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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lorstout User ID: 2537668134152

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2014

"Great custard filling! The crust was a bit chewy after being refrigerated only a few hours. I recommend refrigerating overnight because they tasted even better the next day."

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rsant User ID: 2939501147529

Reviewed Dec. 6, 2011

"I made this yesterday and thought the coconut cream middle was bland and rather tasteless."

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MBRTT248 User ID: 1363997100087

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2011

"I tried this because of my husband's dietary needs. It was easy to make and tastes very good. We will be making this regularly."

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jheaferj User ID: 1999348206104

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2011

"Really yummy. It was a hit at a ladies gathering last week. Thank you!

Will definitely make this again. Very easy."

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bebbra1 User ID: 567612454414

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2011

"Made this for my company last week and everyone loved it.Would make it again as it is fast and easy."

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purpleperk1 User ID: 271435554411

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2011

"Made this for the first time and my husband loved it. Great combination with the coconut and cherries. He loves coconut and wants me to make it again."

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dardesert User ID: 300543158592

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2011

"Sounds delicious! Taking to cards."

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janetmsd User ID: 2175728147525

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2011

"I made this recipe as is but toasted the coconut BEFORE adding it! My spouse LOVED it!"

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FriedaG User ID: 1671534141462

Reviewed Feb. 8, 2010

"Two of my favorite flavors and ingredients: coconut and cherries! I was very pleased with the results, though I did use a real 1/2 cup of sugar instead of 1/4 cup plus sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup. I would do the latter for those who need special diets. I did use the other reduced-fat and reduced-sugar ingredients and couldn't detect a difference."